Watch: Once It Started…

Watch: Once It Started…

A limited-time sneak preview of Kelly Sears’ brand new film, an animated high school horror, supported by the Rooftop Filmmakers’ Fund. Playing at Rooftop on May 26.

Support Reel Works Teen Filmmaking Labs

Support Reel Works Teen Filmmaking Labs

Reel Works is one of the finest youth media training programs in the country, but they need your support to keep going!

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THE TFI NEW MEDIA FUND!

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THE TFI NEW MEDIA FUND!

APPLY NOW! The TFI New Media Fund provides funding and support to non-fiction, social issue media projects which go beyond traditional screens – integrating film with content across media platforms, from video games and mobile apps to social networks and interactive websites. They’re looking for projects that activate audiences around issues of contemporary social justice […]

Support: Where Soldiers Come From

Support: Where Soldiers Come From

On 4th of July weekend, Rooftop will host a screening of Heather Courtney’s powerful documentary Where Soldiers Come From. Make a donation to support this film and American Veterans.

Filmmaker Interview: Malcolm Murray (“Bad Posture”)

Filmmaker Interview: Malcolm Murray (“Bad Posture”)

The director speaks of the risks of love, the edges of violence and being adrift in the desert of Albuquerque.

Kickstart: When Two Worlds Collide

Kickstart: When Two Worlds Collide

The Rooftop Filmmakers’ Fund gave early support to Heidi Brandenburg and Matthew Orzel’s When Two Worlds Collide. Get in early as they are now seeking finishing funds for what is sure to be an astonishing political/environmental documentary.

Cinereach Summer Grant Submissions Now Open

Cinereach Summer Grant Submissions Now Open

Filmmakers: our friends at Cinereach are now accepting Letters of Inquiry for their Summer 2011 Grant Cycle. Grants range from $5,000-$50,000 project and are given during all stages of production. Apply today.

BWI “Made in NY” Camera Assistants for Hire

BWI “Made in NY” Camera Assistants for Hire

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations runs one of the finest film training program in the city, helping disadvantaged young people receive professional-quality film training. Hire one today for your film shoot!

Filmmaker Interview: Zachary Raines (“Freeloader”)

Filmmaker Interview: Zachary Raines (“Freeloader”)

Zachary Raines, director of the black comedy Freeloader, discusses filming in NYC on no budget and being “broke, lazy and willing to weasel things out of people.” (Those things aren’t related.)

Announcing Our South by Southwest Weekend

Announcing Our South by Southwest Weekend

We could not be more excited to announce our special weekend of select films from the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival, making their New York Premieres June 3-5 2011, as part of Rooftop Films 15th Annual Summer Series.

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